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Vice President, Front Office Quantitative Analytics

RBC
Greater London
4 weeks ago
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Job Summary

Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

As a Front Office Quantitative Analyst focused on Commodities you will work closely with the Sales and Trading teams. You will take ownership of quantitative initiatives that support trading and businessdevelopment.  

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

  • Partner with the trading desk to provide general day-to-day quantitative support to the trading desk.
  • Gather and communicate new business requirements from sales and trading desks.
  • Manage the delivery of solutions by leveraging in-house quantitative libraries and associated technology systems.
  • Maintain, improve and develop risk management tools and operational framework.
  • Develop and implement Commodity derivative pricing models to support trading and risk management activities.
  • Work closely with trading, sales, risk and  other functional teams on special projects related to product development, model usage and regulatory compliance.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

 Must have:

  • Master or PhD degree in a quantitative discipline.
  • Expert knowledge of mathematical finance and derivatives pricing.
  • Knowledge of Commodities futures markets and derivatives.
  • Advanced programming skills with experience in C++ and Python.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in a desk-facing role

What is in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best - progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper.  We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
  • Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
  • Opportunities to work with the best in the field
  • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
  • A world-class training program in financial services
  • Flexible working options fully supported.

Agency Notice

RBC Group does not accept agency resumés.  Please do not forward resumés to our employees, nor any other company location.  RBC Group onlypay fees to agencies where they have entered into a prior agreement to do so and in any event do not payfees related to unsolicited resumés. Please contact the Recruitment function for additionaldetails.

Job Skills

C++ Programming Language, Commodities, Communication, Derivatives Pricing, Mathematical Finance, Problem Solving, Python (Programming Language)

Additional Job Details

Address:

100 BISHOPSGATE:LONDON

City:

London

Country:

United Kingdom

Work hours/week:

35

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-07-25

Application Deadline:

2025-08-05

Note:Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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